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Adrian Mitchell

Stadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry.

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Adrian Mitchell is saying that poetry requires an intimate setting rather than the large, loud environments typical of stadium or commercial rock concerts. He believes that a smaller audience, about 200 people, is better suited to appreciate the subtlety and depth of poetry.

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